Clarens Brewery
Eastern Highlands & Clarens
Craft microbrewery and cider house on the village square serving beer flights alongside pub-style meals
Visit website ↗Out & About SA lists 37 places to eat and drink in Clarens, in the Eastern Highlands & Clarens. 9 are rated 4.3★ or higher by visitors. They span Pubs & Breweries, Fine Dining & Bistro and Burgers & Fast Casual. Every listing is hand-checked and kept current — browse them below, or open the full Free State eats guide.
Clementines Restaurant and Bar
Eastern Highlands & Clarens
Country-dining institution set in a vintage building with mountain views and a seasonal menu
Visit website ↗The Highlander Restaurant
Eastern Highlands & Clarens
Long-standing pub restaurant known for wood-fired pizzas, pub favourites and generous portions
Visit website ↗The Post House
Eastern Highlands & Clarens
Casual restaurant offering Asian dishes, gourmet burgers and hearty mains
Sugar and Cinnamon Restaurant
Eastern Highlands & Clarens
Café at Willow Manor serving breakfast, brunch, coffee, cakes and pancakes
Visit website ↗Gosto Portuguese Restaurant
Eastern Highlands & Clarens
Portuguese eatery serving peri-peri chicken, prawns and traditional grilled dishes
Bocca di Lupo
Eastern Highlands & Clarens
Italian restaurant and pizzeria in the village centre
Visit website ↗Treat Restaurant
Eastern Highlands & Clarens
French-country fine dining at Clarens Retreat using fresh, seasonal and local produce
Visit website ↗Mosaic Pizzeria
Eastern Highlands & Clarens
Wood-fired pizzeria popular with families and day visitors
Clarens Kooperasie Restaurant
Eastern Highlands & Clarens
Rustic South African country restaurant serving traditional platter-style fare
278 on Main
Eastern Highlands & Clarens
Centrally located restaurant on Main Street serving all-day meals
The Courtyard Bakery and Café
Eastern Highlands & Clarens
Bakery and deli café serving fresh breads, pastries and light lunches
Baris Monger
Eastern Highlands & Clarens
Farm eatery offering cheese-and-wine pairings, wood-fired sourdough and hearty sandwiches
Visit website ↗Maluti Melt
Eastern Highlands & Clarens
Café known for toasted melts, light meals and coffee
Vasbyt Pub
Eastern Highlands & Clarens
Popular local watering hole known for cold beers and casual pub grub
Artist's Café
Eastern Highlands & Clarens
Relaxed café in the artists' village serving coffee and casual fare
The Highland Coffee Roastery
Eastern Highlands & Clarens
Coffee roastery and café serving breakfast and lunch on a working farm setting
The Greedy Goose
Eastern Highlands & Clarens
Artisan bakery specialising in handcrafted cakes and sweet creations
Andes Cafe and Guest Farm
Eastern Highlands & Clarens
Café and bar on a guest farm just outside the village
Adamo Restaurant
Eastern Highlands & Clarens
Contemporary restaurant with a modern seasonal menu
Amigos Mexican Steakhouse
Eastern Highlands & Clarens
Mexican-themed steakhouse and pub with live entertainment
Antojitos - Simply Street Food
Eastern Highlands & Clarens
Casual Mexican street-food spot serving tacos and burritos
Bon Appetit Deli & Bistro
Eastern Highlands & Clarens
Deli and bistro serving light meals and coffee
Cafe Moulin
Eastern Highlands & Clarens
Cafe in the Clarens area popular for casual meals
Clarens Taphouse Restaurant and Pub
Eastern Highlands & Clarens
Gastropub serving craft beers and pub-style meals
Die Uyshuis Padstal
Eastern Highlands & Clarens
Farm stall and cafe serving traditional South African fare and local produce
Highland Brew
Eastern Highlands & Clarens
Farm-style eatery serving craft beer with farm-to-table breakfasts and lunches
McKinley's Chocolates
Eastern Highlands & Clarens
Artisan chocolatier and cafe serving handmade chocolates and hot chocolate
Red Stone Craft Gin Bar
Eastern Highlands & Clarens
Craft gin bar serving small plates and cocktails
Roter Hahn
Eastern Highlands & Clarens
German Bierstube and deli serving traditional German fare and beer
The Gourmet Shed
Eastern Highlands & Clarens
Country farmstyle eatery in a converted sandstone barn just outside town
The Grouse and Claret
Eastern Highlands & Clarens
Pub and restaurant serving hearty grill and pub fare
The Millery Clarens Coffee-Cafe & Bar
Eastern Highlands & Clarens
Coffee cafe and bar also serving pizzas and light meals
The Purple Onion Deli & Coffee Bar
Eastern Highlands & Clarens
Deli and coffee bar with one of the best patio views in Clarens
The Square
Eastern Highlands & Clarens
Grill restaurant on the village square serving steaks and grills
The Street Cafe
Eastern Highlands & Clarens
Casual street-side cafe in Clarens village
Vito's Restaurant
Eastern Highlands & Clarens
Long-standing Italian restaurant on the main square serving pizza and pasta